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Ill ii PI MEETING CLOSED. Bet Meeting Held Her- in Years. STATE NEWS. The little town of The meeting conducted the h Buncombe county, has Baptist church pa two weeks by Key. J. K. on, Richmond, closed Friday It was the beet meeting that. Green- ville ha had many- There MM quite a number of pro- and while the meeting K. L H. A. J. L. Little, of of The Bank of Greenville been wiped out by Nice of the who pated In the recent at James City have bee sentenced to terms of one and two and Discount each. I Overdrafts . , j an, Fixtures A colored aged and f R . was progress eighteen people with the church d others have expressed their to Ufa mm. Rev. Vines, for several years This was the fifth meeting Mr.; at has gone to Jo take charge of Freemason street Baptist church city. church has extended a call W. D. D. Greenville, C At the close of business 158.537.29 1.030.05 3,618.57 183.023.76 Checks ah items 1,002.32 Gold Coin MM Coin 3,289.59 27,871.00 has held and he has very much endeared to the people here. He preaches the gospel plainly mid power. This town is better from his baring come here. From. Greenville he went to Franklin, Va., to hold meeting, and after closing there he will to this state for meeting at and at Morganton. Farmer, are now getting cotter, seed in ground. p. R. L. Dentist. GREENVILLE, M. C. of Waco, Texas. A. large Petersburg concern will Winston Salem. The Davis hotel, a wooden structure, at was dis- by fire Thursday. The stores of Charles and J. W. Shepard, at Pollocks- were burned Thursday night. Capital Stock paid Undivided Expenses Cashier's cheek Clean Run Away. A horse belonging to away Staff North County of Pitt. j I,. James L. Little, Cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the of knowledge and belief L. Dr. D L. James. Dental Surgeon Greenville. Claude run away today. The animal started about Five Points, run street to Third, then Cashier. Subscribed and sworn before me, this 8th day of April, JAMES Notary up Third to Greene and on around the different corners to the bridge in the direction of home. It is remarkable that all these comers were turned without any damage done, coming our clear at the end. J. G. R. A. TYSON. J. A. ANDREWS, Directors. Popular Shapes William Fountain, fl. Physician and Surgeon, GREENVILLE, N. C one door east of post office, street. Phone HOME TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY Rutabagas just received at S. M, Schultz. The of the two men who were drowned near Red Banks, Wednesday evening, have not been found. IN 1866. CO. Norfolk, Va. Cotton Factors and handlers of Bagging, Ties and Bags. Correspondence and shipments solicited. is not enough that a Shoe should be easy and well made, it should be handsome Oxfords are all three. The shapes are especially attractive this season, and ail styles are sold at a price never heard of before for High Grade Shoes. The shape is a special favorite. Made in black or tan with light or heavy soles, and in lace or button. Very graceful, very comfortable and yet snug fitting. Sold exclusively by THE MAN'S OUTFITTER R. J. Cobb. C. V. York. L. H. Pender. following points can now be reached over lines of is K. C. Charlotte, Beaufort, Durham, El field, Goldsboro. Littleton, New Oxford. Rocky Weldon, Wilmington- Winston, Augusts, Atlanta, Md. Chattanooga, Tenn. Charleston. S C. Chase City. V. m. Cincinnati, Ohio. Columbia, S. C. Danville, Va. Nashville, York. N. Y. New Orleans, La. Norfolk. Va. Petersburg, Va. Philadelphia, Pa. Richmond, Va. St. Louis, Mo Suffolk, Va. And all other important and in points east of the Miss- River. F. C. Gen. Manager. .---- 1876. M. SCHULTZ . , id retail Grocer Taxi It ore Dealer. Cash paid Hides, Par, Cotton Seed, Oil Bar- Turkeys. Egg, etc. Bed- steads, Oak Baits, Ca Dy Carriages, suits, Tallies, Lounges, Safes, P. aid Gail Ax Bonn, Life Tobacco, Key West Che- roots, Henry Can Cherries, Peaches, Apples, Pine Syrup, Jelly, Milk, Flour Sugar, -Meat, Soap- Lye, Magic Food, Matches, Oil. Seed Meal and Hulls, Gar, Seeds, Oranges, Apples, Dried Apples, Peaches, Prunes, Currents, Raisins, and China Ware. Tin and Wooden Ware, Cakes and Crackers, Cheese, Best Butter, New Royal Sewing Machines, and nu other goods. Quality and quantity. Cheap for cash. see me. S. M. z Announcement We beg leave to announce that we are Wholesale and Retail for -7 White Lead, Paints, Colors, Varnish s and and Country Ready nixed Paints. There is no line in the world th a inc. It has behind it a century's reputation wares and honorable dealings. you use the Paints you never worry about quality. We trust that you will favor your orders whenever you want good paint for any purpose. Have just received a car load and an give you Special Prices. Baker Hart. GREENVILLE, N. C, The Building and Lumber Co., Contractors, Constructors and MANUFACTURERS Factory situated by the railroad just North of the Imperial Tobacco Factory. All kinds of dressed lumber, turned and scroll work. All machinery new and up to-date and of make. Plans furnished and contracts taken for erection of buildings. Tinning, Slating. and all kinds of sheet metal work. Our Tin shop is next door to Mr. R. L. o our tinning and slating department. You will him-. a master of his trade. share of the public patronage and will do our best to give satisfaction. BLAND . . The On y Many new and pretty Styles are in of and Prints. Indeed it would be more correct to say that one of them are new and pretty. They are from the leading man- and their quality is fully equal to their Dress Goods Lawns, Percales and Prints are shown. The patterns are dainty, the colors rich and lasting, the prices are wonder workers. BLAND No. To get the confidence of the people of Pitt county by is through the daily and semi-weekly editions of THE THE EASTERN REFLECTOR D. J. WHICHARD. Editor and Owner. VOL No. and Friday. GREENVILLE. PITT COUNTY. NORTH CAROLINA. FRIDAY. APRIL 1904 ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR IN ADVANCE No. RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT. Whereas it has pleased our Heavenly Father His wisdom to remove from our midst our loved brother and co-worker, B. Pierce therefore, be it, Resolved 1st. That we bow in bumble submission to the will and power of Him who doe u all thing well, for our betterment and Bis glory. Resolved 2nd. in the death of Brother W. B. Pierce, Pitt Council No. of the Jr. O. A. M- hat lost one of its most faithful members and promising young m-ii, Resolved 3rd. That while from his stay with u we hid learned to him his honest life, to realize that it is only another ripened gathered for the Heaven garner, ire re not as I hues who have HO hope, bu look forward pa- ITEMS. CONSOLIDATED TOBACCO COMPANY. K. Tobacco crop this is one-third this section. We b the hear the farmers say much The stockholders of the tobacco. We hear of Tobacco Company, for cents, that that was here last fall better than Scent . for purpose of conducting a J. F. and B. business and Cooper, of were the Farmers town a short while Wednesday. for that held a meeting Mrs. Bettie Britt would to close up the pleased t . have the ladies to call for the tension. The stockholders and examine millinery before were more than gratified at the made by the books of the El. Holiday, who bet his real- j manager, I he business Laving deuce by fire, is laying even larger than was anticipated, for a new house j After paying all expenses in full C M. Jones returned from a large cash was paid the Baltimore Friday. Shad are not so plentiful a They have been the year. S me of as think, by u next there will not bi Mrs. W. S. i on PERSONALS AND SOCIAL. MONDAY, APRIL F. D. Foxhall went to Plymouth today. Smith want to today, H II. Wilson, today. J. to Sunday. A. to ville today. Jesse returned Saturday B. G. came over this morning. House J G. pent Sunday in Tarboro. Hence the in V- ell beyond, where all hap- and where parting will be young no more. j d Resolved 4th. That we com- his loved ones to Kim h , near a is able and Willing to heal The and comfort in time I th . Resolved 5th. That a copy of these resolutions be upon minutes and id the The company has planned for a much larger business next season, and ha acquired of two other warehouses, the Star so that next season tin;. ; will houses k of on. Th.- Farmers warehouse in. by I Star v .; . ill I managed II. A. lake. The warehouse will . e S. WEDNESDAY. APRIL Fred Cox left this morning foe Raleigh. W. T. Mangum left this morn- A. Ward, of Bethel, in Tuesday evening. W, G. Lamb, of Williamston, in Tuesday evening. B. M. came evening from Wilmington. Mrs. A. E. Tucker left this morning for s visit to Scotland Neck. B. O. Whitaker, of who has been spending someday here, left this morning. Charlie Home left this morning for Elizabeth City, t take a returned this Hod in a drug store there, from Miss Maggie of came home Ha-sell. arrived Tuesday evening to visit Mis. W. . Smith. of e hi . m is j . . i i us ., . . U . . . ; iii. i . tit day eve log from S. P. Billiard returned day evening from Mount. Mrs. A evening from i-s visit h. in W. R. Smith nod Miss Bet. returned Tuesday ; av i in papers id town, cop; be Bent to the h i J. B. White. J. I. S. TO W. T. FLEMING Changed to i- . rail order dispensary recent election here, w. s i returnable before Judge I II. Justice Wilmington, on the has bee a changed for I in Greenville on the 25th fore Judge A. in U an h O. T. who has been his parents here, i this morning. son. Ur and Mrs E II. Thomas and j j,,. little sou and Mrs. T is fin i .-son in ,. i n their was i F. M. Hudson Spent Sill . . I- it- Widely Ml i i Li the r Mr-, it- th K I A ho e ii i he i- re , t i o l ll not i lie N. C, Dear ago, M Grant Smith, Erie, Pa, painted Solicitor L. I. Moore to W three fame and and work of brick Judge to make this .,., s the painter estimated to avoid the and for the paint, lead and-oil. j of the parties to the -i I w . iii. i I Mi- A VI Its. P . It i ii I'll days her m c Prof. V. I . . who evening i last wee , i- l tery at Si i Ii w ii r . led I m Prof. his Practice. The ,. Fire- men had the s -am out for Tuesday night. engine , . i i was not in and I. Moore went, to ii. . J KB , el Ii i . i ; t c. . i , . to fl the , ; too gel right. wood, tin-day end , . , her-with Mn, May , , . . . , ,, ; Lucky that no fire while s K Leary over oil . . VIM. Dr. of Kinston, came logo t- turned Saved on hearing there, Judge the paint. s changed . Don't know cost of the work, By the rule, the Raving of labor Tonight at The Opera Home, would be from to ,,. . all, from to room only Monday This is the tale, as it Stock Co. will from Messrs. F. Nick Son, for opening perform .- our agents there. years. ii In Yours wonderful sou-. F. . Go. . , roe play It. by more people than on stage today. High class specialties will be introduced between the acts. Seats now on Prices Io, and Special ladies mid on professions is a ii two Ii. . an The y -v . . -It r if the an resting ,. on Ilia id hi j and remarkable career. K. . e reading selection from play TUESDAY, APRIL as in that com ii ion. They had it working well bi fore they Mr. ml of I Masonic Funeral. who have Ivan On m n- ii . left o'clock L-d.- A. W. A. V . . c C. r. Masonic funeral at the of P. S. paint. H. L. Gar r Marriage Licenses. Last week Register of Deeds B, Williams issued licenses to the following couples; J. It. Mills and Ola Elks, J. E. and Lula T. and Barn- hill. Mark Knight and Sarah for Greenville Today If. Greene us a letter notifying him of the ship- of a outfit of machinery which he has ordered W. L in Saturday Mr p; u Falkland, .-. and Mrs. who died in February, fie lodge Bethel . , , . . . , . the purpose of establishing a i. , j Steam here Mr. Greene G. H. end la . , , , tells the laundry will make a of family work. This Stricken at Work. will be a treat convenience. Smashed The Buggy. Warren Tucker, a colored man We got wind up of in of Mr. F. M. Hodges, was stricken with while at work a field near town, Monday afternoon, he in a condition. runaway horse, day afternoon, a bit wrong. Be- fore reaching the bridge the horse tangled the buggy with a corner post end smashed it. same pi t were Hadley, P. J. Jarvis, Vines. L. A. and L A. B. A. M ye, Sr , and Miss Mary After the reception a varied n enjoyable menu was served the handsome dining room. The will b its next regular meeting with Mrs. K on May he i bird. Watch The painting any house owner is wise enough to Town and Country Paint. D. J- painted his ago with Town Paint and it has no been painted since. Watch how it has lasted. Watch Fleming Moore's office which was painted also with this famous paint eight years ego. Baker ft Hart, Wholesale ft Re- tail Distributing Ii. C was will assemble the temple Sun- day morning at and there proceed to Falkland. of other of Kinston, spent today here. J. S. went up the road this morning. O. L, Joy left Monday evening for mu. Used Dynamite. Sunday afternoon several ex- were made with dynamite near where the two men were drowned in the river last week. This was dour with the view of ,, . . . jarring the bodies end causing B C of came . ., ,, , , . ., ; ,, them to use to lie the evening, , . . ,, , . tint the J. B. Cherry. Jr., has returned bodies did not rise, borne from Baltimore. were killed number he II returned Monday evening from Suffolk. Dr. Vann Coming. A. T. Harper, of Goldsboro, Dr T of came in Monday evening. the University at n , . , ,. Raleigh, will preach in Greenville P. T. Anthony returned Monday evening from Scotland Neck. H will lecture the High at Mrs G. L. Patrick, of Winterville Friday night and will today with Mrs. V. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Ward, of Bethel, who were visiting here, returned home this Morning. also preach in that town Sunday night. Nice Quarters. Tuesday night the Odd ,,. ,, , met in their new hall Ma- Minnie returned temple. The Monday from where and Knights of Pythias ere she has been school. i up quarters have a hall.

Correct BY WHICH IS MEANT I GOODS OF QUALITY, SUBSTANTIAL OF MAKE. PERFECT OF FIT, FASHIONABLE IN CUT. SHAPE AND SET ARE NOT HAD EVERYWHERE. WE HAVE SEVERAL LINES OF CLOTHES that practically embrace the highest class Clothing made in America For absolute perfection in all details, there's no other comparison. As for prices, we have an endless variety to show you at the different figures from to Our Boys and Children's Department. IS THE LARGEST AND IN THIS SECTION STATE, WHILE OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT A E. TUCKER CO. THE HUSTLING CLOTHIERS. Groceries ill And Provisions Cotton Bagging and Ties always on hand Goods kept con- Country Produce Bought end Sold D. W. G R North Carolina. Cotton Must Have Potash Potash is an essential plant food which must be added as a fertilizer or the soil will become ex- as is true of so many cotton fields. We have giving valuable de- tails about will end them free to any farmer who asks us for them. KALI WORKS. New York -VI or A St. Did you ever see a Jew in a poor house No, and you never will, for Jews don't go to houses. Mis- fortune may and docs overtake of the race that the Hebrew people look after people who are in distress. There is no shirking the and no call on alien races for help. If a Jew is overtaken in misfortune, I other a come to hie and he is not allowed to become a charge on the public If charity begins at home, the Jews must be about as charitable as any people on earth. Charlotte Chronicle. J. C. REALM, IN American and Italian Marble GREENVILLE, N. C. AND IRON FENCE SOLD First work and prices reasonable sent upon application. J. H- CO-, I I I . c Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats, Fancy Groceries, Crockery, Glassware, Fruits, Confections, To- and Cigars. Everything cheap or cash. Highest price for country FARMVILLE, N. C. MILLINERY and FANCY GOODS, haft, Do you Eat Good, Fresh Groceries If you do come to see us. We keep every- thing in the grocery line and sell it to our at the Lowest Possible Price, Johnston Bros. Greenville, K. C. Department Brandt of Vie Reflector is in charge of C. K. Bradley, who is authorized to transact any the paper in and territory. S. C, April 1904. Body of Dead Diver Recovered. Mew York, hours after i caught in the pipe at the bottom, of the reservoir at B N. J. j tho body of Diver William Hoar was brought to the surface, hawing Ween freed a short time before from the heavy ball which held the man b legs fast. During the entire days crews of relays kept a current of air to the prisoned diver the small hope that some life might still remain strain. The body was today after Diver Rice had gone down a shaft under water feet and repaired the original id the pipe. The time occupied by Rice stopping flow of the water and the suction that was holding the big ball in place about eight hours, it is Mired t Del if the plan finally adopted followed when it first that Hoar was caught fast between the pipe and e ball, the man's life would have saved. An examination showed that Hoar's legs had not been broken. The body was in good condition and contrary to expectation the face wore a calm expression. is the only perfect tasteless Castor Oil. Tastes a good as Maple Syrup. per bottle for sale by John Druggist, N- J. J. Satterthwaite Bro. N. C. Invite you to make their store headquarters and while there to inspect their complete stock of GENERAL MERCHANDISE and learn their low prices. We can supply all your needs in any line of goods. We are selling Lawns and other summer dress at about half price, to make room for all goods. C. E. BRADLEY One Price Store. We carry a general of Mer- Dry Goods and Notions. Nice line of Shoes, Shirts and Neck wear etc. Fresh Stock of Fancy and Heavy Groceries. New line Wood, and Hardware, we make specialties of Furniture Sew- Machine and Cook Stoves. We do not claim to have any better Goods or Prices than other merchants, but we do claim a fair and honest deal for ail, we for cash which enables us to do a safe business and we give our the benefit of it, Cash Sales, Small Margins and one price to all is oar motto. Ia the place to get Clothing, Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats, Groceries, Hardware, Furniture, Crockery, etc., at A full line of Drugs and Medicines Highest prices paid for all kinds of country produce. j Not Quite How often you can get a thing nail or screw driver or lacking. Have a good tool box and he prepared for emergencies. Our line of tools is all you could desire, and we will see that your tool box does not lack a single useful article. Of Course You get Harness, Horse Goods, of No that the middle of April has pissed there should not be any more frost or cold weather. J. R. Norfolk, V, Cotton and Brokers in Stocks, Cotton, Grain and ons. Private Wires to New Chicago and New Orleans. OLD DOMINION river sex; IT ice Steamer B. L. Myers leave Washington daily, except Sunday, at a. in for Greenville, leaves Greenville daily, except Sunday, at in. for Washington. Connecting at Washington with Steamers for Norfolk, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York Boston, and all points North. at Norfolk with railroads for all points West. Shippers should order their freight by Old Dominion Line from New York and Norfolk and Southern It. B. and Old Dominion Line from Norfolk; Clyde Line from Philadelphia. Bay Line Chesapeake Line from Baltimore and and Miners Line from Boston. , Sailing hours subject to change without Notice. T. H. Myers, Washington, N. C. J. J. N. C. H. B. Walker, Tice President Manager, f M N, Y. N. C April It, Miss Bertha Dawson and Master Thomas, of visit- in town a short while Saturday. Rev. B. E. Stanfield conducted regular services in the Methodist church Sunday morning and night. W. C. Co. want eggs, poultry See them be- fore Belling. Fine is being made the brick building. We were at W. C. Jackson Co's store the other day, and was surprised to that they car- such an extensive line of clothing. The man, youth or child who cannot get suited in there, either in a suitor a pair of is bard to please. The inducement which Ayden can for new capital and the coining of more people be excelled by any town or community. wish to call especial to the public, that we have established a Carriage Buggy in every respect, skilled labor employed, and the material obtainable, used the construction of our work. Machinery of the latest Inventions have been procured by us and no means are being spared to make first class in every par- just after service in Disciple church was taken exceedingly ill and at last accounts was no We hope this is much proved. Ayden Mfg. Co. Canned goods of every at Hart E. E. Co. will do all they possible can to please you with their line of heavy and fancy groceries. Pretty women first, nice bones next, and a live, energetic town and people are things pleases one even their dreams. We know for we like all. AYDEN DEPARTMENT. J. M. BLOW, Manager and Authorized Agent. There is much of connecting certain towns in the state with trolley lines. railways will yet become popular for snort travel. Daily Reflector. Good and we suggest Ayden as the central point as we already hare the electric power. A new of ladies Misses slippers at J. R. Smith ft Bro. Last Saturday was but a of the Saturday previous. A large crowd and our merchants completely overrun. Just received spring suit cloth- for buys. J. J. Fancy candies, oranges, and bananas E. E. Co's. Miss Bole of the Great Swamp section, is spending the week with Mrs. John Confectioneries, tinware and everything in general at fair prices can be found by call- at store of Hart Jenkins. it be said to the discredit of Ayden vicinity there are men who have the moans, yes are afraid to Invest in enterprises that will add to and build up the com- in which we live t We believe it. Time will show. handmade shingles at 14.00 per Cannon ft. Tyson. Miss May after being for long while with is oat again. The commercial visible type- writer has combined the Strong points of the machines into one for considerable less money. Pot further information as to prices terms etc. Address R. F. Johnson, N. V. hereby forbid any person to harbor or give employ. to my son, William Friday had f shaking hands with Col. I. A. Sugg and J. G. two of our old Greenville friends. If yon are troubled with eyes, have J. W. Taylor, tho graduate optician, to examine them the graded Miss Georgia Joyner to a J. T. Harris and wife, who have Slight indisposition was detained visiting the family of J. J- wife returned left for their home, field, last Friday. Millet and garden seed at J. R Smith ft Bro. from her duties at school Friday. A full assortment of ladies and gents shoes at reasonable prices at our Jenkins. J. L. Causey daughter, of Craven county, Friday with the family of F. Lilly. For can peaches, apples, corn tomatoes, apply to E. E On. Mrs. Brooks, little grand- daughter, of Grifton, came up Saturday to visit Mrs. Anything you in white goods at W. M. Co's. 125.000. That is the amount not circulation around here. unadulterated cash. Think of it Properly invested and put two time there will be in its stead Set Lookout for ft the Ayden hustlers. Cox Cotton and Sim- guano distributors at J. R. Smith ft Bro. Mrs. W. E. from the country, was here Saturday with friends. Our of ready mixed paints are the best. Cannon ft Tyson. Miss Daisy of Rountree has been visiting Misses Ida and Annie Edwards. When purchasing meats try Armour's ham-, etc. R. F. Johnson, Ayden, f. C. Dist. W, M. Edwards and wife went to their home Sat- Just referred another lot of boys and clothing at W. M. lid wards. Carolina E. L. Brown, our clever depot per day, near depot on West Ave- Transient custom solicited B. F. Early, W. R. Harris has to Rocky Mount on business. W. M. Edwards ft Co , will sell you a good pair of pants for fifty- cents. Don't fail to see W. If. Edwards Co's. new line of dress goods. M. R. Lang, who merchandise I agent has moved his family from the school grove nearer down town to one of those pretty cottages owned by U. H. Garris. Fresh butter cheese ice at Talk is cheap, all the same that seed oil mill is a booming, the gas is a little while the will flow Greenville some the mill be here. Watch j ago, and now living in Norfolk, u. t iii ea i spent a few here last week, best quality of flour as cheap las the cheapest at Hart ft Jenkins, j brick- the wholesale retail large Miss L. Smith, millinery stock always on baud, your orders emporium just replenished J. A. Griffin. all the latest novelties ladies dress goods. A class is my employ. Give me a trial. E. E. Co , have built a large rear of their store on Lee street. M. H. left for ham Friday. We invite the ladies to call inspect our new spring dress goods, laces, hamburg, insertions ribbons, etc. Cannon We net John Vincent, of the other day. He has been north for several a hospital where he had opera- i performed for appendicitis. col. who bus left home, with Try Pansy the best patent. u my Any ,,. m be tug to law. The boy is it, We invite the ladies to call ; dark weighs examine our line of lawn pound. Any information purchasing elsewhere. J. J. Blues. about him will be appreciated. Kittrell, col. to Sunday. Mrs. He is very much improved. wards will I in week With ts and Mrs. Turnage. Go to IS. E. ft Co's new market beef, fresh minis, site, and fresh fish. c arc headquarters cotton seed, hulls, buy, oats. Tyson. Prof. King and Fred went is Lime, plastering hair, windows, blinds and Bide lights J. R. Smith ft Bro. We have several secondhand sewing machines that we will cheap at J. R. Smith ft Bro. , . . . . . . styles in G. to W. M. Edwards ft; Co. for j and caps J. J. Hi lies. your next pair of pants, . A line hi Joseph E. O. Cox, and children straw bate, J. L. Back and j j. . Smith went to Greenville Monday. As a for Daily and we lake great pleasure in receiving sub in d willing i for I hose In arrears, We have a of all ho receive mail W. Davis in take for hill Sit a i day and Sunday and night. Mr. i a Disciple excel lent of need any repairing nice cool drink go to Sum- on rail fountain. Mfg. Co., satisfaction teed. Three brick a tore going up on that vacant lot. Very good. But I Our line of straw hats are the there should by all me-ms be three latest and the prices right. Tyson. Make Yourself AT HOME. If your are waiting for a train or wait- to meet a friend, or just, sitting down to rest, or only want a postage stamp, or just looking about, you will very welcome in my store. Do not feel th it you must buy some- thing every you come- here. If any DRUG STORE Goods we shall be very happy to serve you, but often to my any way. Watch this space next week it will be valuable to yon. M. M. SAULS, PHARMACIST, N, C. groceries. more tight by then . a hustle will well to , p on and hi up vacancy. f r fancy i It will ado to mice and give the old town a be Safe, Strong, Liberal. To my friends and have j returned from Baltimore I and have opened a new line -1 pretty millinery goods. Please Four nice hogs, stuck, for sale, by J. R. Smith ft Bro. They tell me W. M. Ed- wards ft Co , tin most call tn sec me next dour Bros. Mrs. J. A. Davis. Just another case men's at W, M. Ed- wards ft Co's. Our lady milliners are certainly doing a nice A gentle- told us the other day while he was sitting in of one their stores in an time that came out. Rock salt for stock, at J. B. Smith ft Bro. George Bro, work in this line Roofing a specially. Work II. line of men's clot hi him. hits afraid. It's a good investment. i-s , to B. S. ft Sir., den, N. C. A full supply always on baud. E Cox, one of the popular men, the bitter part of last, week over in Greene and i again in that section work up bis company. Cox is -ahead man anywhere you find The invited or stronger to call aH our line of mercerized have it; The Prudential is as safe and in bolts also in patterns of yd strong lengths. j j. Hines The . safety con- .,, j j. A strong Company can to lie us policy holders. Corn, hay and oats, Smith ft Cotton seed meal and hulls at J. R. ft Bro. OF THE BANK OF AYDEN, N. At the close of business March 28th, We want your hams and egg. J. B. S ft new lot of men's Shirts just received at wards ft Co's. chicken Bro. M. RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts, Furniture Fixtures -120 Due from Banks, Cash Items, Cash in Bank, LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in, Undivided less expenses, Deposits, you want we have Ayden Milling ft Mfg. Co. brick ply to E. S. Edwards Son, j. -en, N. C. A full suppl on hand- W. M. Edwards ft Co., have a ; complete line of ladies oxfords. We have a full of furniture best quality, the you are looking for. ft, Tyson. The ticker doesn't toll everything that in Wall-st. The Prudential is liberal. See B. Hooks, Special Agents. Dr. Joseph Dixon, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Block, Railroad, Ayden, N. C. Dr. Practicing Physician Surgeon, Office Annie. Ayden, N. C. E. V- COX, ATTORNEY- AT- LAW, Ayden, N. C. W. B. ALEXANDER, Tonsorial Artist, Latest Styles Hair Cutting, Shaving and

THE EASTERN REFLECTOR Q. J. iT Editor and Proprietor. in the post office at Greenville, N. C, as second class matter, rates aside upon application. desired at every post office in Pitt and adjoining counties. in to Winter don't in any tea go Wants ton Elected to Lao down the. flag and quit. Pitt County, N. C, April 1904. Wrong doings of The oven-oat continues do officials is coming near home. the old Hicks and both struck pretty close to this i weather. The question how to pronounce of the name of that Russian battleship Durham officers are now arrest-, The that have been int the non-vaccinated of the city's I g Wonder if the to wait. will have to be enlarged The river is now en- gaged in its annual spring stunt. U -Ll If the republicans continue talk- the balance of the state will out more Blackburn than known before. One would think from reading the Durham Herald that a large majority of the people of that county are candidates for register of deeds. Not in Congress has passed a bill i mg the tax of C cents a pound on marked by more j w tobacco among officials than since has been president. nomination as at Charleston has again been post- but he continues to hold down the office and draw the Sunday's Raleigh News and Ob- server gave Greenville the go by, and has not turned here yet. There is more or less speculation Wonder if making Roosevelt the main issue in the coming campaign i as intimated by some of the papers, will not swell his head worse than ever, as to what the investigation of the j Atlantic h North Carolina railroad; by the committee will It Russian officers are advising their is well enough to wait and see. government to abandon Port Arthur. If this step had been taken some- The New York state convention Russia might have been Monday instructed for Parker for several ships better off. In fact if president, the vote to Russia would pull off entirely and That makes it more like will get the nomination. the trouble of licking her and send- About now is cotton planting time, and we feel saying that the farmer whose entire dependence for a money crop is placed on it will likely be for State Offices will Support The Act. Editor J. W. of the State Anti-Saloon league, has sent out letters to people through- out the stats in which is s declare- of hops such as has be- f-re been Bounded in North Caro- The following ii the letter in the Friend of temperance c has made great progress in North Carolina and the prospects are brighter to- day than they have ever been. We There will be delegates is the democratic eon- Under a long-prevailing nils it requires two-thirds to ate Therefore, a who can votes may defeat the will of the other nils of national conventions allows states to the is, majority of s stats may east the whole vote of the the candidate that is the choice of the majority. The of unit rule is optional with each lave reason to hope that in a few state. Neither the two-thirds rule more years we shall have the last j nor the unit rule is recognized by The New Bern Journal, speaking of a protracted meeting at City, said were The Journal editor and the preacher can hare it out. There is not a man the as- for governor in this state whom any democrat would hesitate to vote for if he is They are all good men of reputation. Newspaper correspondents telling too much tor and the edict gone f . i correspondents in giving the v. . ;, , be treated an spies and shot. her back badly crippled. We had the pleasure of hearing Rev. B, W. lecture at Winterville, afternoon, and it was a gem His subject was Value of and he If the democratic congressmen --0- to old to get a showing up of the in in the at , rush and whirl of the world , . . . . , , ,. people do not stop to think. The Washington, it will be because . . , . , . person who desires to to the administration whitewashing. anything should have a place of re- If any V folks lose I for a short while each day. their votes through neglect in pay--1 their poll tax by the May, if will not be because the news papers have failed to give ample warning. withdraw and shut out the world for the time and be alone with this thoughts and God. Maj. H. A. London has written a Strong letter to the press advocating the nomination of Maj. Chas. M. Stedman for governor. Maj. was a bravo soldier and has of great service to his state. Capt. Green, assistant gen- manager of the Southern Rail- Way, died in Washington City Sat- This U the second ant official of the Southern road to die in a short while and both of them were well known in North That was a big fraud unearthed he the Federal court at Greensboro, Showing that revenue officers in this date through collusion with a rectifying concern at Milton had swindled the government out of stout No doubt if an in- was made of the in the state similar frauds, on mailer scale, could if not all, of them. Just think. Think of your life, what is it and what will be the end thereof. While thus the fire's are kindled for life's work. The highest ideals formed in these moments of quiet reflection and you go forth prepared to do something for the world. Think of what is to be your occupation in life, and after deciding stick to your ideal and do your best. has cone to hand of any of the newspaper correspondents being condemned as spies and shot by the Russians, but it might be well to feed some of them on hard tack as a punishment for the kind of news they furnished. While holding court in county Judge Neal personally visit- ed the county home, stated that protect of and saloon and distillery out of the state and the doors barred and locked against them forever. I to make re- cord hero of the prayers of the God is in the work that are doing. He has been and is now our help. I-et us not cease to pray to Him. Nothing has so ed as the receipt of thousands of letters assuring ms that God's children are praying. In this spirit we may confidently confront all opposition the challenge of David. is this ed Philistine that be should defy the of the living me put our friends on their guard. A mistake in this political year will do us great harm. Let us not make threats or. en courage bolting. It is wisdom to go into the primaries of our p ind our best, and if shall be let u abide in the ship in hope that at length the helm may fall into truer hands, We must be patient. Our cause is worth fighting for not on but many years. us strive earnestly for the nomination of good and will support the Watts act; the anti-jug law and pass a bill to the republican national Usually, it has that no serious inconvenience or has bean caused by the democratic plan of conducting its conventions, and nothing of the kind is anticipated this year. Indeed, it is expected that when the delegates assemble at St. Louis on July there will be practical the representatives the different states on all essential matters, including candidates and platform. The present trend is unquestionably that way, taking the country over, and there is nothing the situation to cause any feeling of doubt as to the entirely us character of the gathering Durham Sun. WOODLAND ITEMS. he found the premises in a lion that was a disgrace to the county and state. The county commissioners were indicted for allowing the home to be in such bod We hive heard of billion dollar less from distilleries and saloons. let us not forget obligation to encourage and aid in the enforcement of the laws we have and by no means let us omit our duty to practice and to preach personal possible et up local April, Mrs. L. Crawford spent Sat- eight and Sunday with her mother near Farmville Mrs. Nash has been very ill for the pa-t few days. B. I was the neighbor- hood a short while Monday. Misses Bessie and Laura Smith went to Greenville Friday after noon. in neighborhood Mis Kittrell Sus- Crawford Spent right Monday with relative near Mr. and Mrs. spent Sunday In the Mr. and W It us have county afternoon in the but what the one BOW Lotion, town meetings and tern-1 nearing a close lacks of picnics throughout our that figure is not much. In round commonwealth this By no members figures reach means may we so do which shows t the write this letter to republican administration knows I know you are a friend of temper- MS. I rely upon your valued how to waste the public money. We hope Atlantic Coast has no grudge against Greenville, yet the service given down this way seems to indicate that it has. There is not a branch road on the system that has more miserable vice than this one. The people who suffer by this discrimination go right submitting to Lt. support. Bailey, The Washington advises the democrats in their neat platform to. cease to and stead to The Post must have forgotten the postal scandals, the pension and the Ohio about die time that it was handing out this Journal. and Laura Smith spool Monday and Dall was in the neigh- hi few days Crawford went to Mi-s Nannie of Win- spent Sunday in neighborhood; Miss Lee Mies th- Sunday. May went to Sunday afternoon. Every man who is engaged in fanning ought to buy his land this year, if ho does not already own it. Cotton will, in probability, be comparatively high for the next several yews. This paper stated only a day or so ago that some of the best farmers in Wake county are now picking out the last of their cotton crop. This is suggestive that the last of big cotton crops is at hand. There is not sufficient labor to cultivate a large cotton crop, and if cultivated, it could not be picked out This condition of affairs will tend to keep up the price of cotton, and when cotton is high is the best time to buy pay for a farm. Times. We thought was among wealthiest and best-to-do in the state, but the people up that way must be very poor or else they are very slack in their willingness to bear their- part of the burden of taxation. Charlotte News has been making an investigation of tax books of the county, makes the astonish- statement that out of about listed in the county fully of them have failed ts pay. Of delinquents Char- township furnishes 1,200, the cry alone having of them. This it a for a great county, and we doubt if another in the stats is bad. We have been asked what are the prospects of starting an man's Christian None whatever. Those who ac- knowledge that they are eligible are too feeble to be expected U attend a Star. ONE A famous baseball player died a couple of days after begot married to his third wife. Poor fellow on to speak after the of fans. He has had his last ball and his wife has her bawl Star. J. L. who was at one time editor of the Progressive Farmer, is a paper in Raleigh. Mad Drifted Three Miles Down As the steamer com up from Washington thin morning a body was seen in the river near Barber's creek, five miles below town. cap of the steamer sent men in a row boat to investigate, it was found to be the body of Thigpen Whitley, the young white man who drowned near Red a week ago. Where the body was found was about miles from the scene of the drowning. The body tied to the shore nod the steamer same on to Greenville when a was sent to the father of tin young man at Washington notifying him to send after it. The body of the drown d the same time found, Aycock as St. Louis, April upon Governor s Southerner should be nominated far the Globe Democrat today suggests Governor himself WINTERVILLE This department Is in of A. D. Johnston, who is to rep- I resent the Eastern Reflector in Winterville and territory. N. C, April Mr. and Mr-. Mock Ellis, of been visiting the family of H. P. Kittrell. We have a nice lot of porch col- timber. If you are in need of them why fit you up. are Co. G. A. Kittrell A Co. will pay can price- for corn, peas, etc. Joshua with J. B. A Co., was here Sunday visiting hi School pencils and best q always Drug Store. Light he ivy groceries B. G. Chapman A Co. is the place. Don't l Noah Cox. of pent with his brother, The A. G Cox Mfg. Co. are supplying of buggy seats to to the out of inn me. U. L. pays highest prices for eggs and B. Vt. preached in the Baptist Sunday left for Dr. B. i. when not in the y, can either at his at at I store of B. G. s and I top goods can be ha a U. ton. on G. A. . at the lowest Nun- Carroll re- Co., the in. rs, are still . ices for shirts at H. I. . cheap i. L, J Mrs. George . . th family of to purchase her. . Wanning y in the A Co. are expect Far- to them. It u healthy In Mr. ., spent Bo Will D-. Cox lbs new go Mr. Si U G. B. Ki lug a will d is the Mull co Misses Ma-tie and W a former dent of is here Any wishing to purchase a with boiler, eh id-, etc. elected and in run order, with two com grists and one floor mill complete, with sunnier bolt, Also the build- and large water tank above it. Will do well to see or with A. G. Mfg. Co. This la plant that contains the splendid supply mineral i a splendid lot f I he A. G. Cox Mfg. Co offering sale with the view Of a brick factory. L. Johnson for heavy I light Kiss Eva on Monday night to give an here. Those who her well pleased. John Browning Greenville yesterday. The line of ladies drew good in the store of B. G. Chapman Co. is unusually attractive. Call and see. Harness as well as buggies Don't go somewhere else to get your harness when you get when you can get any style just as cheap just nice right here from the man you get your buggies from. Samuel Tolar, of Mount, came down to push the work on the new stores. To our friends and Having very near lost our stock of merchandise in the recent fire, we are now making arrange- as rapidly as possible to open again. We earnestly solicit a continuance of your valued pat- you one and all for past favors, We remain Yours to serve, Harrington, Barber Co. An infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stocks died Sunday. The bereaved have the sympathy of the entire neighbor- hood. A plow beam manufactured by the Winterville Mfg, Co. always gives alien you go to them have one put in They furnish handles for your plow. Mrs. Catherine Carroll, the mother of Joshua fell down and broke her arm near shoulder. She is old. beat prices for the tan be had at U. L. John- sou's. Boarding J. D. Cox. Board per day. house in town. We occupying L. House shop on Main and are In the position to furnish our as heretofore. Harrington, limber Co. The A. G. C or Mfg Co. reports i the season to plainer and guano that have ever known. The Com any soon begin lo make tobacco again. truck is the beat the market. order- daily from Slates, but bard- expect our home will this season. -.- Tasteless OIL sold. Taste as good as Maple Syrup. cents per bottle at Dr. B. T. Winterville, O car bought a Neater a little boot black Barrett. But In- is so that he stick a fork in the We carry complete lines of farm supplies, dry goods, groceries, drugs etc. Come see us one all all. Harrington, Barber A Co. wish to notify the public that I every day at my mill one mile south of Frog Level on Sam Kittrell -s place. Purnell Tripp. of Police F. Tucker received a telephone message Sat- night from Goose Nest to arrest a low named John Clark. A. G. Cox Mfg. Co. wishes to purchase light wood cart hubs. For corn, oats, cotton seed meal see G. A. Kittrell A Co. For the bent grades of smoking and chewing go to the Drug Store. Don't forget Dr. Cox now has his office in the residence of J. H. C. Clark is wanted for attempt to commit rape, de gt off here but out inn the officer his horse. They shot at four times but John is still at Urge. his household effects are in the depot here. E. G. Chapman C. invite the public to Call mil i then stock of dry good-, notions etc. Prices to unit lbs buyer, A good article i better if you have to pay u little more it than a t a i price. S. try J the Carroll singletrees manufactured by the Winterville Mfg Co. John D. ;. I. half interest in the here. The name in us Dr i on e drug . firm will i i. t ox Br- THE PARTICULAR MAN. UGH STANDARD CLOTHING WANTS HIS SPRING SUITS READY TO PUT ON THE MOMENT HE FEELS LIKE WEARING IT man waits until mm days are here ans about his suit often in his hurry, select it never pleases him. NOT skip all this worry The forgetful man waits until th then worries a suit that never pleases him. HI NOT skip ail this worry and hurry this spring and make selection now The new Cheviots and Worsteds, in a J Double Breasted styles are here. Cut with the long i lapel, shaped and formed as well as the best could build them FRANK Tr ft j fT- J II. Dixon will man for i lion i f us re ad end i j -r y rear It. G. it C. -fore will depository for all drug, inks, school books, brushes, aid in fact u full line of by There is between h and train on Atlantic Line, near y One totally wrecked and three employ--, were hurt. The escaped injury . KING COMBINATION BUGGY. BY A. COX COMPANY. We wear of Our prices are as low as as you may need. SM ; the time when and boy is about buying his SHIRTS. We are strong on Shirts bought tings, new- he best made, best makers. leaves the and run as vi n i i, H.

Grimesland Department. J. Proctor Bros SUPPLY HOUSE. filers H lumber to build a house, furniture to no in clothing and far provisions for table, or for can supply your needs. Our mill and are now in full blast and we are pared to gin cotton, grind corn, saw lumber, and, do all kinds I turned work for balusters and house trimmings. We also do general repairing of buggies carts and wagons. Mrs. Bettie Britt, IN and Fancy Ms, GRIMESLAND, N. C. Best and latest me before buying. T. F. PROCTOR, Grimesland, N. C. GENERAL MERCHANDISE Anything wanted in the way of Dry Goods, No- Shoes, Hats, Groceries and Hardware can be found here, whether it is some- thing to eat, something to wear, or some article for the house or farm, you can be supplied. Highest prices paid for cotton, country produce or anything the farmer sells. Pinch Own Steak Now. Capt. K. S. Finch is now the disputed Mr. Ed Chambers smith's fifty of stock in the Atlantic North Carolina road. The stock has been sent to to be transferred on the books of the company. Mr. Smith, when seen yesterday, that he received a cashier's check for the balance stock and that he had promptly ordered its transfer to the purchaser Post. H. C. VENTERS, Grimesland, N. C. Dry Good, Notions, Tobacco and Cigars. The only Soda Fountain in town, Ali the popular drinks, every day. Hot Peanuts Greenville's Great Department Store mm mm The Separate WALKING SKIRT NOTICE OF LAND SALE. By of a decree of the Sn- court, in of land, in re Richard guardian, of Alonzo and W. G. King, the undersigned commissioner will sell at the e door on Monday, tho 2nd day of May, that piece or parcel of land lying and being in town- ship, Pitt county, and described Beginning at the last corner of lot No. in the division of land between Joyner and Alonzo and W. G. King, and runs north west to a knot, at the public road, then north east poles and to a light- wood knot; J. B. corner, then north east to line to the beginning, con- acres, more up less. Terms of sale April 1st 1901, Isaac a Commissioner DR. R. J. GRIMES. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, BETHEL, N. C. Office opposite depot. North Carolina, Pitt County. In Superior Court Isabella Little Vs Daniel Little. The defendant Daniel Little will take notice that an entitled as above has been commenced against him in the court of Pitt county by the r the purpose of obtaining a divorce from the bonds of matrimony upon the grounds of abandoned, and tho said de- will further take notice that he is required to appear before the judge of our Superior court, at a court to be held for the county of Pitt at the court in Greenville on the seventh Monday after the first Monday in March, it being the 25th day April, and answer the complaint, which will be deposited in office of the C of the Superior court of said county within the first three days of said term, and then and there answer or demur to said com- plaint within the time required by , or Hie will apply to the court demanded in the complaint. This the of March, D. C. MOORE. Clerk Com-t of Pitt Co STATON AND BUNTING, BETHEL, N. C. DEALERS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Complete Line Clothing, Dry Furniture, Groceries We Pay Highest Prices for Cotton, Cotton Seed and Country Produce. AT BLOUNT BROS. can got honest goods at living prices. See our large yon buy and be satisfied with your purchases. Suits, Overcoats, Cloaks, Dress Goods, Shoes, Hats. Caps, Under wear, Crockery Ware, Hardware, and everything yon wear. Everything you use in your house and everything you use in your parlor. Millinery Goods a Specialty. Our goods are here and we are ready to serve you. Everybody that sees buys, and everybody that tries our goods becomes our customers. Just give us a trial and save money. BLOUNT BROTHERS. BETHEL, N. C. TWO PREMIUMS BEEN PAID IN ht is an indispensable article, it doesn't matter how many dresses you have the SEPARATE SKIRT always come in for its share of fact we have stocked with a beautiful LINE OF FITTING and HANDSOME- LY TAILORED SKIRTS that we will be glad to show you. i-v . . are here in Our Undershirt and we never had a prettier line to show. IT cs North County, In Superior Com t. Mi Evans, The defendant will take notice that an action entitled its has been against him in the court of county by for the purpose of obtaining a the bonds of matrimony upon the grounds of abandonment and adultery, and the defendant will further take notice that he la required to appear the judge of our Superior court at a court to held for Jim Pitt the Monday after the Aral Monday in September, ii he day of September and answer the complaint which he deposited In the office of the of the superior court said county within the of said then re answer or demur to said complaint within the time r.-quired law or the will apply to the court for the i u d in tin 13th t April V. MOORE. Clerk of superior OF N. J., YOUR POLICY HAS Loan Value, Cash Value, Paid-up Insurance, Extended Insurance that works automatically, Is be re-instated if arrears be paid within on month while yon are living, or within three years-, after lapse, upon satisfactory evidence o and payment of arrears with interest. A after second No Restrictions. Incontestable. Dividends are payable at the beginning of the second and cf each year, provided the premium for the current year be paid. They winy be To reduce Premiums, or TO Increase the Insurance, or To make payable as an during the lifetime of insured. J. L. SUGG, Greenville K. C. Greenville's Great Department Store Cold Comfort what we are alter, and the possession of one of our Refrigerators will insure sweet milk, cream and butter, cool drinking water and many dainties that would be unattainable without tho Refrigerator. HAVE YOU A LAWN If you have you will want a Lawn Mower pretty soon, and we've made it easy for you to own one. There is no need to borrow a lawn mower when we we sell a good machine with best steel knives at such a satisfactory price, and guarantee it to do the work. Water Coolers, Ice Cream Freezers, Hammocks and everything else in the hardware line. H. L. 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lit Mayor's Court Mayor H. W. h posed f the follow from March SI to a pi inclusive. Julius Moore and Jim affray with deadly we i in over to Superior emu. Cox, simple fined and costs, 17.75. Jim Steagall, simple assault, fined and costs, drunk, lined and com.-, 13.95. Ed. Fleming, engaging business without and costs, total 113.15. Tom Wiggs and Wiggs, setting tire to guard home, bound over to Superior co J. J. Button, drank and down, fined and costs, Frank Forbes Charlie John- son, using vulgar and profane language, lined each and costs, Peter Bullock, drunk, fined and costs, Noah Hardy, carrying concealed weapon, bound over to Superior court, Noah Hardy, larceny to Superior court. Noun Hardy, selling liquor on Sunday selling without license, bound over to Superior court. Mack Fleming, running market without license, fined MO am Appealed to court. Pollard, simple assault, 10.1 . i Gay, simple assault, fine I I costs, W , i. t, drunk, fin d . K. L ;. A. J L. -t of tin-condition The Bank of Greenville Greenville, N- C- At close of business Discount Overdraft 1.030 OH Furniture Fixtures Due Banks 183.023 cash items 1,002.32 Hold Coin Coin hound Capital Stock paid in Surplus, Undivided Profits Expenses Paid Deposits Cashier's cheeks out- standing 125,000.00 20,000.01 327,756.15 NOTICE Is hereby given that John J. Jones enters and claims the described vacant lands, Situated in Bethel and Green- ville townships, near town of Bethel, in Pitt county, and g n dug in creek, the Briley Patent u the Briley the North, the lauds the West, and Louis Highsmith and Sam Edwards on the Fast, con acres, more or less. This April 1904. Any n, or persons, claim- title to, or interest in the above land, must file then protest, with me, writing, within the next thirty days, or they will be barred by law. R. WILLIAMS, Entry Ex for Pitt Popular Shapes 1888,466.12 State if North County of Pitt. I, James L. Cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief LITTLE. . bl . Subscribed . this Nil of JAMES Attest ;. If. A. TYSON, I or, t. county, d-H NOTICE Real . i. Clark and L. A. b I aC with , deadly weapon 1.1 d to Superior court, i. it drunk, and . -0. J drunk and dis orderly, led Ci 81.211 Boss ion, using profane Ian- ed and costs, I j, re Patrick, simple n- rad cods, Jane and Bailie I affray with deadly weapons, bound over to Superior King and Mag J fined and M. SCHULTZ re; i Ci .- I f I . I, . ten i , . Suits, Bi by Go Ta Lou . Safe . and Gail Ax Sour No appetite, loss of strength, nervousness, headache, constipation, bad breath, general debility, sour and catarrh of stomach all to Indigestion. cures indigestion. This new discovery the natural juices of digestion as they exist in a healthy stomach, combined with the greatest known tonic and properties. Dyspepsia Cure does not only cure In- digestion and dyspepsia, but this famous remedy cures all stomach troubles by cleansing, purifying, and strengthening the mucous membrane lining stomach. . DIGESTS WHAT YOU EAT Gives Health o the Rick and Strength t the Weak. only. helling the trial size, which Mils for Prepare by B. C. DeWitt Co., Partition of Valuable Pursuant to an order of the of Pit county rendered on the 22nd of March, 1904, iD an action therein pending entitled C. T. vs Langley and C. D. tree ad Li tern for Langley, for partitions of the lands herein after described, ordering a resale of the said lands. The under- commissioner will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash at I the court house door Greenville, on Monday the 25th April, 1904, at o'clock, M; it . tn day of u term of r court of Mid county, the following described lands to wit. t stake on the i In No. in the Daniel division south W W. i poles with p , to u in the . . then port line -j s t a. pine on the D line is poles to thence with said North id poles a pine stump on I south edge the Tarboro Road, . up North W. Hi poles and V in j. to s . more or March L. i -lines, r. h I Pitt County, i G W. . R, away, and i- Lind- b. s of s. . . ., f ETCHING It is not enough that a Shoe should be easy and well made, it should be handsome Oxfords are all three. The shapes are especially attractive this season, and all styles are sold at a price never heard of Wore for High Grade Shoes. The p ape is a special favorite. Made in i an with light soles, and or button. Very graceful, very comfortable and yet snug fitting. Sold exclusively by T II H MA N S T co on. as eh R. J. C. V. York. L. Render. I,. ., j A. ill, r V i ml mini S . , T i . John King and A K . A . Helen V Watkins, The defendants, L Watkins and wife Helen V named, will take notice that an as -d in the Superior Court of Put relating for the of, teal property situate In Pitt county, North Carolina, and known the The said defendants will further they are required to ii, a. next term of the Superior I of Pitt com to be on the Mi the I Ml i day of Lumber Co., Contractors, Constructors and MANUFACTURERS i- t i louse in -aid Factory the railroad N i K Girt North Carolina, demur to the con plaint In action, r the will apply to the court the relief de- in ed n s i complaint, This the day of Ml. H. i MOoRE, Clerk or the Superior t HOME TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY. All kinds of scroll work. All machinery v. make. Plans furnished an lumber, i t; . i c t i rifts taken ; metal Work. Our ; f and next . L. i I 11- Ir. I our tinning I a master of his . ask or om public . plea, N n C d Pew-1 ., and o, Ti d W Ware, ii. , i. Hi , . i, . quantity. we. C to . i. M. Dr. ID. Jame- NOTICE. of the Superior Court of Pitt this issued to me of administration upon the M. M. Galloway, deceased, I i-, hereby given to all persons In t said to them in touted, the day of March, i. i, or this notice will be plead in heir recovery Ail persons i said estate are requested to i unit. Immediate payment to me. 7th day of Mai eh, 1904. JOHN U. GALLOWAY, M. M, Galloway. low, Attorneys. Dental Surgeon Greenville, William Fountain, n. and Surgeon, N. C one door east of post office, Phone T folio he reached this , It , . Ore.- i lender on, It Louis u Sow i Mt. points c over the mi now lines of will lo our to I and t i- of . . sliest it- ii in a a. I i ii. The City Hay Grain Co HI AND OF Grain, Cracked Corn, Bran, Cotton Seed Meal and Hulls. Ga Halt more Tenn. Pity. Va. O, III. Cincinnati, Ohio. Colombia, t. c. e, Va Tenn New York N. Y. New Orleans, La Norfolk. Va. Petersburg, Va. Philadelphia, Pa, Richmond, Va. St. Louis, Mo Va. BLAND FIFTH STREET. ONE DOOR FIVE POINTS. And all other important and in points east of the Miss- River. F. O. Gen. Manager. Many new are in Prints. lie lo that om- are i d pretty. They from e man duality w fully to All the Dress in Lawns, I are shown. The patterns are y, the colors rich and the prices are wonder worker. BLAND No. Get our prices -and see our stock be- fore buying. We want to buy your Corn and Peas tor cash. P- R. L. Can Dentist. N. C. The Only Way To get the confidence of the people of Pitt county by Using is through the daily and semi-weekly editions of THE THE EASTERN REFLECTOR. D. J. WHICHARD, Editor and Owner. and Friday. ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR IN ADVANCE VOL. No. GREENVILLE. PITT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, TUESDAY, APRIL 1904 No. KILLING NEAR WASHINGTON. Greenville Young Man Fire the Fatal Shot. Special to Washington, N. f. April John Bet, a young man or years of age, was killed yesterday afternoon about miles from town, on the Cow Head road, as the result of a difficulty between him and James Moore, of Reid, of ton. Moore tired the shot. lived a few minutes. After being shot he placed his baud over the wound in his breast and said to John a by- stander me to town, I am These were his last words. Rue was a married man whose home was in City. He came lo a few days ago to visit his parents. Moore and both came back to town surrendered to the sheriff. They were placed in jail to await the preliminary trial. The following particulars of the tragedy were obtained from one of those Maud Mai tin and Mamie Hill, two women of bud reputation, bad gone together a buggy out the direction of Cow Mead Spring, were soon followed by John Kin ion, who is doing a In re. and Rue ill in buggy. Later a these were leaving the spring, met Moore and bicycles and all in Rue was e of the women and was so she be- crying. Raid ti Rue cursing the woman alien Rue picked up a club and made on Dim two blows across the lead. Moore went up to separate them and the trouble when Rite turned on bun with the club him several blows. Moore re- treated and Rue followed him still striding with the club, when Moore drew a gun and shot him. Later A. the preliminary trial before Justice Mayo, hi, the warrant as lo Hied, an I Moon- was over the Superior in the NEW BANK IN NORFOLK. A Pitt County Young Man The stockholders of the newly organized Mercantile Bank met this afternoon and elected officers and directors and issued a call for half the capital stock of the bank. Mr. C C. Cobb was elect-d president; Mr. J. O. of Garysburg, N. C, vice president, Mr. R. B Thompson, cashier. The of directors of Messrs. C. C. Cobb, J. Leon Wood, E. Wilcox and L. L. The Mercantile Bank has its quarters in readiness for immediate occupancy, and open its doors for business on Monday, April The bank will occupy Atlantic reel of the building, which was formerly occupied by the offices of Cobb Bros. and Company. It will conduct a general of a of discount and deposits The capital stock of the new bank is held by stockholders, among whom may be pointed out some of the most influential men in this community and North Carolina. The officers of the Mercantile well known in Nor- folk and in Tidewater Virginia and North Carolina. Mr. C. C. Cobb, the president of the is a young man, a native North Carolina. He came to Norfolk about years ago and engaged in in the commission and brokerage business under the name of Cobb Bras, In 1892 Mr. withdrew from the and a years later the firm, then as Cobb and Company, dropped Com- mission feature of its business engaged in a general stock broker- age By conservative and forward business methods I grown and influence and is today upon as one of j the slate. The ii entirely mi the firm Cobb Bros, and Company, and ITEMS. PITT COUNTY'S SHOWING. N. C. 1904. C. H. went to Green- ville Saturday. Misses Cora Grimsley, Carrie Rouse, and Ellen Parker, of Liz- spent Saturday night and Sun- day in the neighborhood. Charlie of Winter-will, were in the neigh- a shirt afternoon. Miss Clara spent Sunday afternoon in the neighborhood. E. E. and son, Harvey, went to Greenville Monday. Miss Annie spent Friday evening with relatives in R. E. and Jessie Hardy, of Snow Hill, were the neighborhood Saturday night and Mrs. is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eli Craft. R- I. Corbitt, accompanied by J. E. Sawyer, tilled his regular appointment at Bethany Sunday. Mis. Tucker and child- after spending days with her patents, returned home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, of Winterville, spent Sunday the neighborhood. Smith was over awhile Sun day. White Men Who Have Not Paid Poll Tax. Under the state law every man subject to a poll tax who fails to pay it by the of May is denied the right of voting. The time for paying this tax expire a few days, and order to know just how many white men Pitt have not paid their poll tax for year and were by this neg about to disfranchise them- selves, the sheriff, has gone over the entire lax list of the and the number of delinquents The of white men in each township is as Beaver Dam Bethel Carol Falkland Greenville Pact us Swift Creek Total While this shoeing is Letter than many counties are making, yet it is bad. There is no doubt that some of these will pay before the time expires, but the outlook is that about will be failure to pay. Any who becomes Some of our farmers are most fled this way can blame only ready to set out tobacco. himself for it. Oscar and Trunk were here Sunday. Leon of Ayden, was over awhile Sunday is visiting at Standard ibis week. BLACK JACK ITEMS. Young Moon-is well and son Mr. Moore who lives f Greenville. He wan always quiet peaceable. The people gen- here sympathize wit him and his parents In the trouble into which he has fallen. His father went to Washington today. Experience With Robbers. Brothers, men Of this County who are conducting a retail stoic In South Norfolk, Va., have lately been having ex- with robbers. Three times in the last few weeks their store has been entered. The first time the robbers not away with a large quantity of goods without leaving any of their identity. The other times the tables were turned the robbers ired. At one these there was an encounter with guns and the robber got much the worse of it. i tin; two will nave no connect each patch, 19th. K Jack, N. O. Apr. Miss Annie While spent day and Sunday her sister, Mis. Buck. J. Smith spent last Friday Washington. Miss Eva Wilson, Greenville. who has been visiting Miss C x, has home. Mrs. W. L. Smith, continues very ill. Miss Annie school will Friday. Mrs. Mills continues very ill. Walter Buck Saturday Greenville. Dixon we ii i to Washing ton Tuesday. L, Dixon went to Greenville Saturday. of t Saturday Israel is all smiles, New Paper. The did a paper devoted t the interest of of the Methodist made it's today. I Rev. J. A. o. ad r , r of the Here's a Pointer. j Church, is editor. paper will Poll tax, order to vote, must published quarterly. The e on or before the first day number is interesting and Hub a j May. The custom has been to liberal advertising brush in on the day, which is May 1st, and pay up, but this year the day comes on Sunday, so that this tax must be paid by Sat- Miss Lacy Married. Mi.-s Mary L. Lacy, of South Mi The unseasonable weather and late frosts have made the truck planters somewhat blue. Boston, Va., who was once a teach-1 night, which is the last day of a female school In Greenville, was married on -1st to Rev W. C pastor, the church at Nashville, this state. The many friends of bride here best wishes. of April. If this is not you cannot vote. On the trial pf C C. at Goldsboro, on the charge steal- the Godfrey bonds at Jones- brought in a verdict of not guilty. Other Body Found. The steamer Myers while re turning to Washington Thursday the body of the colored man who was drowned with young Whitley on the near Red Banks. The body was floating and was almost from its long stay in tie water. Daughter's of Confederacy. Reported for Reflector. Mrs. R. J. Cobb was the easy affable hostess at a delightful entertainment given to Chapter of the Daughters of the racy, at handsome a id on Fifth Thursday afternoon. large hill and parlors were beautifully decorated with a pro fusion of tropical plants, and the unusually band- some and capable set of Women in their spring attire were in perfect, keeping lovely surroundings The president culled the chap tor to order nun the were prompt and cheerful. Among other a donation Pear Chap- aid in the erection of D monument Hon. George of the Confederate cabinet from North Carolina. An was rent to Super- Hove asking him to adjourn the public school at mid- day on May that the child- may lake part the The business over Mrs. Cobb submitted a novel and exceedingly interesting geographical puzzle which led to a spirited contest, Mrs. Arthur the prize. Ti e refreshments were indeed delicious. A number of visitors were pies among them Mrs. Robert Jeffreys and her interesting tors, Miss Rosalind Rountree, Mrs Kitchin Scores Roosevelt. Washington April Claude Kitchin gave the an unhappy hour in the house today by a speech at- tacking the president, during which he quoted liberally from Mr. Grosvenor's published opinion of Mr. Roosevelt the New York Journal in 1900. He also extracts from the president's own publications show- that Mr. Roosevelt bad not only but had advocated lynchings, and he also quoted from Mr Roosevelt's writings civil service in which he spoke with disdain disparagement of Grosvenor, calling him by name. The speech was the most not i hie of the present session of and excited the democrats lo con- which on several occasions took the firm of cheer- most remarkable variation In the decorum of the Mr. Kitchen was good humor, while be lashed the republicans relent- squirmed r bis critical analysis of the man which it is declared on all sides is the truest picture him yet portrayed. Mr. not only did himself credit, but his state as well. Every demo- in the house, the leaders in- rushed to grasp his Hand when he had Post. Crops And The State Biologist Gerald has sent following letter an concerning the i of the on early fuck regard to the in- of moonlight grow- crops, permit me the an all to S. Parham, Mrs. Cleve, Mrs. Dr. Mrs. Mis. Fleming. The club will hold its next regular meeting with Mrs. B. following remarks dead world. It has her at- life. Its -called light is merely the light It n fleets no appreciable heat. The Only direct bill of the moon upon mundane affairs is that exerted upon riles of ocean, due to the gravitation. Moonlight nights are ii apt to be nights. la early springtime temperature of the lower air after near the frees lug point. cloudless earth radiates the sky much of the lieu absorbed during the day. radiation and loss of heat may reduce the temperature of lowermost stratum of air to below the de we nave which may kill tender vegetation. If, a clear sky, had a sky overcast by clouds, the heat radiated from the earth would be reflected back again from the el lids by this means the of the lower air be kept above the freezing point. We thus see that the moon is not the real or efficient producing or warding off hosts. It merely records the presence or absence, of the true agent, which is 1-lank let- like covering of cloud Massachusetts democrats have Gen. W. R. Cox has accepted an their delegates to the invitation to deliver the memorial national convention for for address in Greenville on May 10th. president. POOR PRINT